Memorial

Shucknall

Shucknall Roadside Cross

Source: Copyright James Robinson

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Current Location

Roadside, junction with Roman Road, A4103, Shucknall, South Herefordshire, Herefordshire, HR1 3SG, England

OS Grid Reference

SO 58228 42447

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Memorial Details

Type of Memorial: Cross
WMR Reference Number: 32999
Description: A Latin stone cross on a rectangular shaft standing on a rectangular plinth and one stepped octagonal base. The names are incised on two sides of the plinth.
Inscription: Front face : IN MEMORY OF/ THE/ MEN OF THIS PARISH/ WHO GAVE THEIR LIVES FOR THEIR KING/ AND COUNTRY IN THE GREAT WARS 1914 - 1918/ Other three faces: ( names)

Commemoration

War: First World War (1914-1918)
Number Commemorated: 9
Died: 9
Information shown: initials , surname,
Order of names: alphabetical by surname
Additional Information: alphabetical by surname

War: Falklands Conflict (1982)
Number Commemorated: 1
Died: 1
Information shown: rank , initial ,surname , date of death

Conservation

Components

Cross

Made from: Stone - Sandstone

Condition: Good

Historic England

Grade: II

List Entry: 1462116

Reasons for listing from Historic England website: Historic interest: * as an eloquent witness to the tragic impact of world events on the local community, and the sacrifices it has made in the conflicts of the C20. Architectural interest: * a dignified and well-executed Latin cross monument.

Further Information

"Shucknall War Memorial." Historic England, https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1462116. Accessed 22 July 2024.